Neuromuscular Disorders

A new addition to the Neurology in Practice series, __Neuromuscular Disorders__ provides a clinical guide to the challenging diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders. As a part of the series, various feature boxes are highlighted throughout. "Tips and Tricks" give suggestions on how to improve outcomes through practical technique or patient questioning. In addition, "Caution" warning boxes supply helpful advice on how to avoid problems and 'Science Revisited' boxes offer quick reminders of the basic science principles necessary for understanding the presented concepts. Tawil (neurology, U. of Rochester Medical Center) and Venance (neurology, U. of Western Ontario, Canada) compile 32 chapters that introduce students, trainees, and practicing neurologists to the management of patients with common and rare acquired and inherited neuromuscular dysfunction, including myopathies and disorders of neuromuscular junction, the peripheral nerve, and motor neurons. For each disorder, neurologists and related specialists from North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand discuss clinical features, disease processes and mechanisms, diagnosis, management, tips and tricks, pitfalls, and scientific background. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) A new addition to the Neurology in Practice series, Neuromuscular Disorders provides a clinical guide to the challenging diagnosis and management of neuromuscular disorders. As a part of the series, various feature boxes are highlighted throughout. "Tips and Tricks" give suggestions on how to improve outcomes through practical technique or patient questioning. In addition, "Caution" warning boxes supply helpful advice on how to avoid problems and 'Science Revisited' boxes offer quick reminders of the basic science principles necessary for understanding the presented concepts. * Practical clinical guidance on the care of patients with neuromuscular disorders * Part of the Neurology in Practice series * Contains ?Tips and Tricks? boxes with hints on improving outcomes via practical techniques and ?Caution? warning boxes with hints on avoiding problems .